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Emerging Markets Bank Lending Conditions Survey - 2015Q1

EM bank lending conditions tightened abruptly to their weakest level in three years in 2015Q1. The main driver was a plunge in loan demand, led by EM

Weekly Insight: Central Bank Rumba

Dollar weakens further as markets reassess positions Monetary policy-certainly not boring! IIF Emerging Market Bank Lending Survey Thailand: another s

Lebanon: Stabilization and Reforms Becoming More Urgent

Lebanon's economic performance has been lackluster, reflecting policy inaction amid a protracted political crisis as well as the impact of rising regi

Capital Markets Monitor: 'Goldilocks'-Overstaying Her Welcome?

The interaction between economic activity, monetary accommodation and financial markets has provided an underpinning for the financial system ove

Nigeria: New Government Faces Enormous Challenges

Nigerians voted for change with the election of President Muhammadu Buhari, who campaigned on a platform to improve security and the economy. Although

What Drives Capital Flows to Emerging Markets?

This paper provides a concise summary of the vast literature on the drivers of capital flows to emerging markets. The importance of different drivers

April 2015 Forecast in Detail

Since the February GEM, we have lowered our global growth forecast for 2015 by 0.2pp, led by a downward revision to mature economy growth (-0.2pp, Cha

April 2015 Global Economic Monitor: Global Growth Under Strain

2015 has not started as well as hoped. Activity data have disappointed in Q1 and business confidence has deteriorated. The IIF again revised down its

IIF SAG comment letter on Exposure Draft - Disclosure initiative - proposed amendments to IAS 7

On April 17, the IIF Senior Accounting Group (SAG) submitted its response letter on the IASB's proposal to amend IAS 7. The proposal aims to address i

Weekly Insight: Confetti in the Air

Global equity rally pauses after record highs China-Slow Growth Will Require Further Easing Iran-The Dawn of a New Economic Era? Global bank lending s

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